Q - I am very hesitant about shipping a puppy with the Airlines because of all the horror stories. What is your experience?

The BIGBULLDOG: Out of all of the vehicles that frequent our freeways daily once in awhile you see or hear of an accident. It’s just the law of averages.

I have had nothing but great experiences with the airlines. In fact I can say that I have never had a single problem other than a delay here and there that arose from shipping a dog. These horror stories that you refer to are few and far between when you consider the millions of animals that are shipped each year. You never hear about the millions, only the few.

The airlines have strict policies that govern the shipping of animals and hefty fines, upwards of $10,000 can be imposed for violations. Each animal shipped must have a signed documented Veterinary Certificate stating that the animal is in good health and must have a certificate of acclamation stating the temperatures at which the animal can be exposed to.

I often tell customers this; I love these little guys more than you at this point. Therefore if I thought it was dangerous to ship Bully via the airlines, then I would make you come to pick him up. So to answer your question, I have full faith in the airlines to deliver Bully to you in “Good Barking Order.”